Archive for the 'Reviews' Category

Not so recent changes at Lonely Planet have made my world a little smaller It’s been a while since I had a good rant. And in writing this I had every intention to rant. But I am struggling to do so. The best I can do is feel a little sad at the slow passing… Continue reading more »

Shantaram the travel book review that mirrored real life I first read Shantaram way back in 2007 and even did a small review of the book on my travel related books, DVD’s and guides review page. Of all the books I’ve read in my near 8 year no-return journey this book made the most impact.… Continue reading more »

One woman’s dream to walk across the Sahara The very first thing I have to write about this book is that it’s the first of two/three books – as the journey is not over yet. I got this book from someone else who didn’t know this and was disappointed after reading it. The biggest disappointment was that there’s no desert… Continue reading more »

The Beach, a book and movie I’d heard about but never come across until Nepal The Beach was one of those books I’d avoided as it never really appealed to me. Backpacker arrives in Thailand goes to hidden island with others learns a lesson leaves. What’s more when it became a film it lost even… Continue reading more »

Marco Polo, one of the first great recorded travelers In search of travelogues I decided to go in search of one of the most renown travelers in history to see if he could instill the passion of personal travel into writing. Faced with several different versions I went straight to Marco Polo’s own account of his travels.… Continue reading more »

If you carry one book when you travel: make sure it is Lonely Planet Healthy Travel – Asia & India In a world swathed in fast facts, guarantees, recommendations and promises it’s hard to take anything at face value. However when it comes to personal experiences I tend to pay more attention. This little book by Lonely Planet… Continue reading more »

There’s nothing quite like reading a book about the place you are traveling in I was sure that someone somewhere must have written a book based in Nepal that didn’t involve climbing a mountain, volunteering, or finding Buddhism. To cut it short I was looking for a Nepalese Shantaram or Are you experienced. I asked… Continue reading more »

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Travel Blog: It's a blog / journal & not like the rest of the site - so do explore the rest of the website via the top menu to find everything from helpful information to travel guides! Blog journals are not always live as they happen. I want to document in writing & photography what's happening to me and this journey as a whole. I don't have access to 24/7 internet nor work behind a stationary media desk. And, when I do get online it's not all about writing here.

Twitter is a good place to see my live updates. I have to factor many things into this journey, as such, time and finances to process photos, locate internet, upload and write on the road is prioritized. I do it whenever I can, and as fast as I can. Please take that into account.

You might find this Travel Blog a little different to most. A lot of what goes on here is the raw reality of life. Lots more in my about section. Everything here is written by me. Anything I review here has been bought or paid for by me with no exceptions. Rest assured that what you get here is 100% upfront and honest.
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I change names and don't make personal references as I've seen people take offense in the past. If it happens here, then I will have to take the journal/blog off public viewing.

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